Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1510
M.646 fol. 1v

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Heraldry, French: Guyot d'Anfreville -- Helmet surmounted by anvil, upon which is hammer. On either side of the anvil is scroll with inscription PATIO IMMERITO. Below is escutcheon with heraldic decoration (azure a chevron argent, between three staff-pommels (?) or), flanked by nude women, wearing helmets and holding drapery. In backround are initial Rs.
Figures within architectural frame, on top of whcih are two putti holding garlands.